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Acadia University Powwow

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November 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 12 PM – 5 PM
The Indigenous Students’ Society of Acadia is excited to present our 1st Annual Acadia University Powwow!

This event will be held in the Acadia University Gymnasium, with Drums and Dancers coming from across Nova Scotia and from as far as Quebec.

One-day only! ALL DANCERS WELCOME!
Registered dancers in regalia will receive an honorarium.

Head Staff:
Emcee: Michael R. Denny – Eskasoni, NS
Arena Director: Garrett Gloade – Millbrook, NS
Head Male Dancer: Craig Isaac – Listuguj, QC
Head Female Dancer: Cheyenne Isaac-Gloade – Listuguj, QC
Head Veteran: Debbie Eisan – Batchewana, ON

Invited Drums:
Eastern Eagle – Sipekne’katik, NS
Stoney Bear – Eskasoni, NS
Spirit Bear – Listuguj, QC
East Boyz – Eskasoni, NS
Iron Tide – Millbrook, NS

Schedule · Sunday, November 10, 2019
12:00 PM
Grand Entry and Opening Remarks
12:30 PM
Round of Intertribals
1:00 PM
Golden Age, Tiny Tots, & Junior Categories
2:00 PM
Round Dance
2:20 PM
Kojua Exhibition
2:30 PM
Round of Intertribals
3:00 PM
Teen & Adult Categories
4:00 PM
Committee Special
4:30 PM
University Special
5:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Grand Exit

SUPPER PROVIDED BY ACADIA UNIVERSITY

***THIS IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE EVENT!***

For more information, please contact the Indigenous Student Society via Facebook!

Wela’lioq

Acadia Athletics Complex
550 Main St, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

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